Newsletter: P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin partners with Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Philippines for Idesia San Jose Del Monte Development

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Strategic collaboration to bring Japanese efficiency and innovation to Philippine housing

In photo (from left to right): Jonathan G. Lu, P.A. Properties Vice Chairman, Romarico T. Alvarez, P.A. Properties Chairman of the Board, Akira Ito, SMCCPH Deputy General Manager, Yoshiaki Sakaguchi, SMCCPH General Manager, , Mr. Masahiko Toda, HHPC Executive Officer, Mr. Keiji Okamoto, HHPC Manager, Overseas Housing Division

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the joint venture between P.A. Properties and Japan’s Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., has officially partnered with SMCC Philippines, Inc., the local subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd. The agreement designates SMCC Philippines as the official housing contractor for the Idesia San Jose Del Monte development in Bulacan, a move expected to enhance construction quality and efficiency through Japanese technology.

Newsletter: Pamungkas and Scrubb join forces to co-headline Philippine-only concert

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GNN marks its tenth-year anniversary of producing shows and concerts with a one-day music event top-billed by Pamungkas from Indonesia and Scrubb from Thailand.

Newsletter: Mary Olmstead Showcases OneSuite Business at Kloud Solutions Inc. Launch, Bringing Seamless US Business Communications to the Philippines

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The Kloud Solutions Inc. Launch event was a groundbreaking moment in the Philippine IT and cloud computing industry, marking a new era in telecommunications and business solutions. Among the key highlights of the event was the presentation of OneSuite Business by Mary Olmstead, an emerging leader in IT and cloud communications, who introduced the cutting-edge virtual PBX system designed to revolutionize business communications for solopreneurs, small businesses, and remote teams.

Newsletter: UP Biologists Develop an Aptamer-based Test for Trichomoniasis Detection

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Schematic representation of the assay. (Photo credit: Justo et al., 2024)

The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to eliminate sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics as significant public health threats by 2030. One of the four main non-viral and curable STIs, trichomoniasis, stays persistent, affecting 156 million out of 376 million individuals aged 15–49 in     . About 70–85% of persons with trichomoniasis show no signs of infection, highlighting the urgent need for accurate, fast, and accessible detection of Trichomonas vaginalis, the parasite that causes the infection.

Newsletter: Villgro Philippines and SEARCA Partner to Launch SAFE Accelerator for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Southeast Asia

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Villgro Philippines, a gender-smart incubator supporting impact-driven enterprises, has partnered with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) to jointly run the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Accelerator. This virtual accelerator program is designed to support high-potential enterprises developing regenerative, climate-resilient solutions that address food security and sustainable agriculture challenges in Southeast Asia. Applications will open in April 2025.

Newsletter: Kaspersky launches an interactive test to explore gender and work-life balance barriers in IT

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In celebration of International Women’s Day last 8th March 2025, Kaspersky is launching “Confronting IT's Career Barriers”, an interactive game-like test that delves into the obstacles — both visible and invisible — hindering career progression in tech. Inviting users to make a stark choice between gender and work-life balance barriers they’d be ready to cope with at workplace, the project aims to raise awareness of the impact they have not only on individual careers but also the broader industry and offers ways to tackle them.

The tech industry continues to face structural inequalities that shape career opportunities and workplace culture. From the glass ceiling and pay gaps to work-life balance struggles, these barriers influence how professionals — especially underrepresented groups, including women — progress in their careers. Despite ongoing discussions about diversity, the numbers tell a different story: women only hold 10% of senior positions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), compared with 25% in other fields. 

Newsletter: Blue Bottle Coffee Announces Opening of First Southeast Asian Outlet in LUMINE SINGAPORE

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Artist’s renderings of Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Southeast Asian outletat LUMINE Singapore in Raffles City Singapore

Blue Bottle Coffee is proud to announce the opening of its first café in Southeast Asia, located at LUMINE SINGAPORE in Raffles City Singapore, in early 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion. From its beginnings as a small coffee cart in Oakland, California, to becoming one of the most recognised names in specialty coffee worldwide, this highly anticipated café represents the next chapter in Blue Bottle Coffee’s global journey.

Newsletter: ITSTEP Academy Philippines Hosts Open House in Davao City

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ITSTEP Academy Philippines invites technology enthusiasts, students, parents, and career-switchers to its highly anticipated Open House event, “Level Up: ITSTEP Academy Philippines Open House.” The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the 2nd Floor, Pharma Nutria Building, #2 Rimas St. corner J.P. Laurel Avenue, Barangay Wilfredo Aquino, Bajada, Davao City.

This exciting event offers prospective students an immersive experience where they can explore the Academy’s specialized courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert faculty. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover career pathways in IT, participate in interactive sessions, and gain insights into various technology-driven programs designed to prepare them for success in the digital world.

Newsletter: Exclusive Networks and Palo Alto Networks Launch Managed SOC as a Service in Southeast Asia

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Exclusive Networks (Euronext Paris: EXN), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announces the launch of Managed SOC as a Service, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks. Addressing the rapidly growing Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market, this threat intelligence solution enables cybersecurity players to enhance productivity, customer service, talent diversity, and security.

Newsletter: Noah Alejandre captures the bittersweet truth about friendships in new single “Mga Kaibigan”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Noah Alejandre, who gained recognition as half of the award-winning alt-pop duo reon, is back in the spotlight with a new single that tugs at the heartstrings. 

Newsletter: Clara Benin, GABBA, and Kakoy Legaspi to join Johnoy Danao’s first solo concert, Liwayway at Dapithapon

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Photo credit: JL Javier

Location credits: UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Clara Benin, prolific post-rock artist GABBA, and seasoned musician Kakoy Legaspi will be joining Johnoy Danao’s highly anticipated first solo concert Liwayway at Dapithapon, happening on March 14 to 15, 2025, at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila. 

Newsletter: Tenable Research Finds Critical Vulnerabilities in Kubernetes Environments

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According to Tenable Cloud Research, organisations globally and across the Asia Pacific region are increasingly facing security challenges in their Kubernetes environments. As more businesses adopt Kubernetes to orchestrate their cloud infrastructure, serious security gaps in these environments are leaving organisations vulnerable to attacks. 

Newsletter: PROTECT 2025: Doing Business Amidst New Threats

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On March 14, 2025, the PROTECT International Conference Series on "Doing Business Amidst New Threats" will take place at the New World Makati Hotel.

The international community is facing an evolving different threat to global peace and security. While the global security risk and threat in 2024 may be described as “unprecedented", 2025 may be described as “unconventional”. We see this in geopolitical tensions, gray zone warfare actions, AI arms race, rising insider threats, fragmented extremism and other developments. PROTECT 2025 conference on Doing Business Amidst New Threats will deep dive into these security challenges.

Newsletter: Gear Up for Epic Adventures With the Soon-To-Launch realme 14 Series 5G

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The realme 14 Series 5G, unveiled globally at MWC 2025, has created a buzz with its innovative features and generated tremendous excitement. In addition to being the world’s first cold-sensitive color-changing smartphone, the realme 14 Series 5G also boasts impressive camera capabilities bound to impress the Filipino Squad.

Newsletter: Get Festival-Ready! 5 Ways to Prep Your Body for the Ultimate Music Fest with Bear Brand Sterilized

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Music lovers, are you ready to dance, jump, and rock out all night long? The Fusion Music Festival is just around the corner, and Bear Brand Sterilized is here to make sure you FEEL MALINIS, FEEL MATIBAY so you can bring your A-game to the mosh pit, dance floor, and sing-along sessions!

To help you last through the epic lineup without running out of energy, here are five fun and effective ways to get festival-fit—because strong bones, endurance, and immune system are the real VIP passes to a legendary night!